HM The Sultan receives phone call from Austrian Chancellor
Muscat - His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik today received a phone call from Christian Stocker, Chancellor of the Republic of Austria.
During the telephonic conversation, His Majesty the Sultan and the Austrian Chancellor reviewed the sound relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Austria. They discussed ways to develop areas of cooperation and partnership in various sectors in a manner that achieves the aspirations of the peoples of the two countries.
His Majesty the Sultan and the Austrian Chancellor also commended the decision of ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, deemed a measure to protect the security and stability of the region.
They also stressed the importance of consolidating dialogue, resolving disputes through peaceful means and wisdom, and according priority to the supreme interests of countries and peoples.
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